The Merchant Hotel

Name: The Merchant Hotel
Address: 16 Skipper Street, Cathedral Quarter, Belfast, Belfast (and vicinity), Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Belfast, County Antrim, United Kingdom
Rating: 9.37

"Liked the bar"

"Great bath"

"Well-appointed bathroom"

"Great beds"

"Great on-site restaurant"

"Stunning views"

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Non-Smoking Rooms
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Property description

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this Victorian hote...

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9.4

Superb

Based on 575 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

Couple

59%

Family

15%

Group

14%

Solo

What guests think

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Reviews of The Merchant Hotel describe a luxurious, historic property with standout staff, spacious well-decorated rooms, and a central, walkable location, though some guests encountered nighttime noise from nearby bars and streets, especially in certain Victorian-side rooms.

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Barbara

15 Apr 2026

Stayed 1 night

Great experience. Luxurious room and bri breakfast. Will def return.

Darisabel

3 Mar 2026

Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Friendly staff. Rooms were beautiful and comfortable.

Kate

13 Feb 2026

Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful hotel on all levels

Michelle

8 Feb 2026

Stayed 2 nights

Very attentive staff - very clean room and well taken care of (frequent tidy ups, turn down service etc) - lovely stay, we would definitely return.

Roisin

1 Jan 2026

Stayed 1 night

Stayed here a long time ago. Noticed a difference. Rooms are getting a bit tired. One member of staff was quite abrupt at breakfast. Not the same experience I had received before unfortunately.

16 Skipper Street, Cathedral Quarter, Belfast, Belfast (and vicinity), Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Location

With a stay at The Merchant Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Belfast, steps from Belfast Customs House and within a 5-minute walk of Victoria Square Shopping Centre. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from St. Anne's Cathedral and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from MAC Theatre.

The Hall of Friendship(0.1 Miles)

Albert Memorial Clock(0.1 Miles)

Victoria Square Shopping Centre(0.2 Miles)

Belfast Customs House(0.2 Miles)

MAC Theatre(0.2 Miles)

Big Fish(0.2 Miles)

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 22:00

Before 12:00

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Self parking is available on-site for a fee of GBP 15.00 per day. Covered valet parking is also offered at a rate of GBP 39.00 per day. Reservations are not required.

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early check-in may be available for a fee of GBP 100.00, and late check-out for GBP 50.00, both subject to availability.

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility should be confirmed with the hotel directly.

The hotel is centrally located in Belfast, just steps from Belfast Customs House and within a 5-minute walk of Victoria Square Shopping Centre. It is approximately 0.4 miles from St. Anne's Cathedral and 0.5 miles from MAC Theatre.

Children are welcome at the hotel. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

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